Rockaway Beach is one of very few beaches that we have in New York.  The summer time is the most ideal time to visit Rockaway because of the beach environment its neighborhoods bring to their visitors. But even during the winter when you visit you can go to one of the few authentic coffee shops they have to offer as well as enjoying how beautiful the beach looks in the winter. The skate parks are made into ice skating rinks in the winter as well. Rockaway is also known for how authentic the town is because of all the culture that diffuse together in one town from the restaurants to the vibe it brings. Rockaway Beach and the people that live there were one of Hurricane Sandy’s victims, but this town and the people have been rebuilding and showing the real meaning of what being a  New Yorker  is. No matter how hard things can get New York and its people come back stronger than ever.

Connolly, C. (2015, May 05). Rockaway Rebuild | Long Island Pulse Magazine. Retrieved October 26, 2016, from http://lipulse.com/2015/05/05/rockaway-rebuild/

The New York Hall of Science was originally established in 1964 as part of the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadow, Queens. While other institutions after the World Fair closed the New York Hall of Science remained opened and has since then been through multiple renovations. It remained open as a resource for students until 1979, when it was closed for major renovations. It reopened in 1986, under the guidance of, the physicist, Alan Friedman. It shifted its focus from science fiction to science relevant in the lives of everyday people. It is currently the only hands-on science and technology center in New York City. It has more than 450 exhibits to explore biology, chemistry, physics. It serves over 500,000 visitors annually, with an additional 50,000 participating in off-site, school-based and community outreach programs.

History: 1964 World’s Fair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 by a group of American citizens businessmen and financiers as well as leading artists and thinkers of the day who wanted to create a museum to bring art and art education to the American people. Thus making the Met a very important part of New York’s Culture. The Met allows for New Yorker’s to indulge in art from all over the world and also learn the significance of them and interpret their own understanding of the paintings, sculptures, etc. The Art in the Met are there to also teach a little bit of its history and the history it represents. Making The Met a significant part of New York’s History.

http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met

http://www.metmuseum.org/press/general-information/2005/a-brief-history-of-the-museum

Columbus park is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan. This park founded by a Italian explorer in 1911. Nowasday, this park is so lively and full of people to have fun out there. People can play basketball, play badminton, play soccer and so on. Also, as you keep looking around, there are some art on the wall and had one statue of Chinese leader stand out in front of one’ eyes. The reason I choose this park because this park had long history and every time I walked by, I saw a lot of tourism talk picture over there. At last, I want to know more about the history of this park.

New York Aquarium is significant to the culture of New York because it’s one of the sites along with four zoos in New York that conserve and save wildlife (Wildlife Conservation Society). New York Aquarium provides a place for wild animals and wild places that are in need of help across four continents and four oceans to thrive, recover, and mature. Not only it conserves the wildlife, it’s also one of many great attractions in Coney Island for tourists, and an educational site for school field trips. In 2012, New York Aquarium was hit terribly by hurricane Sandy. It takes years for them to recover and rebuild. Until now, New York Aquarium is still rebuilding to expand its base such as “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” and provide more and better experience.

Reference: http://www.wsj.com/articles/forget-sharks-the-terrifying-animal-in-new-yorks-aquarium-is-lucy-the-turtle-1462726795

http://www.bryantpark.org/about-us/history.html

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park

This attraction is significant to New York culture because before it became this area filled with cafes, art carts, chess tables, and ice rink. It was apart of the Long Island Battle and soon after became the Croton Reservoir. This attraction brings attention to tourist and New York residence because of the popular shopping area. The park brings people together throughout the different seasons with their change in events. The parks strategy to stay open throughout the year makes is thrive.

The Top of the Rock Observation Deck is a view of the very best of New York; Manhattan. Not only does the Observation Deck attract it’s own New Yorkers, but as well as plenty of tourists. “The 67th floor has indoor and outdoor spaces. The 69th is outdoors, protected by safety-glass wind panels, with a 360-degree view. The 70th floor, the old ocean-liner deck, is open to the elements. Since Rockefeller Center is smack in the middle of town, the view is panoramic yet detailed. You see everything: Times Square, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, the East and Hudson Rivers, the George Washington Bridge, the Statue of Liberty (sometimes) — and, oh, yes, the Empire State Building (right).” The Top of the Rock gives the view every tourist wants to see, the view of every amazing thing in the City ; thus it being the perfect destination.

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“The way people came together in New York affected me greatly,” – Michael Arad. 9/11 will forever be the day in which this beautiful city comes together and takes a moment to remember the lives of those who were in the towers. Michael Arad, an architect, is the mastermind behind the beautiful and peaceful memorial we now use to remember all the lost lives from the towers. Although, that day was full of tragedies all New Yorkers became stronger. We united and worked through this trauma. Now this area, which is appreciated by not only new yorkers but by people from around the globe, is the best way to show everyone just how strong we were after the attacks. Our strength is what attracts guest to see how we are doing, not all sad things are bad things.
Source: Gonzales, S. (2012, November 28). YaleNews | Architect for 9/11 memorial tells the story of … Retrieved October 19, 2016, from http://news.yale.edu/2012/11/28/architect-911-memorial-tells-story-its-creation

The Coney Island Cyclone is an iconic part of Brooklyn it has been around since 1927. “It’s an all-time classic amusement park ride that’s kept coaster lovers coming back since the Cyclone roller coaster first debuted on June 26, 1927”.  The ride is over 2,640 feet of track and great for thrill seekers “featuring 12 drops and 27 elevation changes that still has the stuff to take your breath away.” It was declared a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1991.

Reference: Luna Park Coney Island website http://lunaparknyc.com/attractions/cyclone/